2) Can you recall one particular learning or spiritual growth experience which had great significance in shaping your Christian life (e.g., church school class, retreat, ministry in the community)? (RELEXP)

10) [ASK ONLY IF RELEXP=1 "YES"]What was your age at that time (approximately)? (AGE)

N

Mean

Std.Deviation

TOTAL

267

21.536

14

11) In your experience, to what extent has the following made important contributions to your understanding of Christian faith and the relationship of faith to life? Worship services and sermons. (UNSTAND1)

12) In your experience, to what extent has the following made important contributions to your understanding of Christian faith and the relationship of faith to life? Church school experiences. (UNSTAND2)

14) In your experience, to what extent has the following made important contributions to your understanding of Christian faith and the relationship of faith to life? Other group learning experiences provided by your congregation. (UNSTAND4)

15) In your experience, to what extent has the following made important contributions to your understanding of Christian faith and the relationship of faith to life? Other group learning experiences provided by groups outside your congregation. (UNSTAND5)

16) Suppose your congregation is planning an overnight retreat. As a participant, you are expected to pay a part of the costs (i.e., registration fees). How likely is it that you would attend if the subject to be studied at the retreat was developing competency in interpreting the Bible? (SUBJ1)

17) Suppose your congregation is planning an overnight retreat. As a participant, you are expected to pay a part of the costs (i.e., registration fees). How likely is it that you would attend if the subject to be studied at the retreat was ministering to one another within the congregation? (SUBJ2)

18) Suppose your congregation is planning an overnight retreat. As a participant, you are expected to pay a part of the costs (i.e., registration fees). How likely is it that you would attend if the subject to be studied at the retreat was worship and preaching in the life of the congregation? (SUBJ3)

19) Suppose your congregation is planning an overnight retreat. As a participant, you are expected to pay a part of the costs (i.e., registration fees). How likely is it that you would attend if the subject to be studied at the retreat was ministering to and advocating for persons with special needs? (SUBJ4)

20) Suppose your congregation is planning an overnight retreat. As a participant, you are expected to pay a part of the costs (i.e., registration fees). How likely is it that you would attend if the subject to be studied at the retreat was understanding the role of the congregation in the light of global and national issues? (SUBJ5)

21) Suppose your congregation is planning an overnight retreat. As a participant, you are expected to pay a part of the costs (i.e., registration fees). How likely is it that you would attend if the subject to be studied at the retreat was learning a new language to better relate to your community? (SUBJ6)

22) Suppose your congregation is planning an overnight retreat. As a participant, you are expected to pay a part of the costs (i.e., registration fees). How likely is it that you would attend if the subject to be studied at the retreat was all other? (SUBJ7)

38) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Accessibility to church facilities (ramps, elevators, etc.) (HPRTY1)

39) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Audio-visual equipment (HPRTY2)

40) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Books for children (HPRTY3)

41) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Books for youth/adults (HPRTY4)

42) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Computer equipment and software (HPRTY5)

43) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Educational videos (HPRTY6)

44) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Entertainment videos (HPRTY7)

45) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Recreational equipment for children and youth (HPRTY8)

46) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the highest priority? : Scholarship help to attend camps, conferences, and other denominational events (HPRTY9)

47) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Accessibility to church facilities (ramps, elevators, etc.) (LPRTY1)

48) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Audio-visual equipment (LPRTY2)

49) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Books for children (LPRTY3)

50) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Books for youth/adults (LPRTY4)

51) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Computer equipment and software (LPRTY5)

52) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Educational videos (LPRTY6)

53) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Entertainment videos (LPRTY7)

54) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Recreational equipment for children and youth (LPRTY8)

55) Below is a list of items that a congregation might provide for its members and staff. Suppose funds are limited and it is not possible for the congregation to implement all of them. What advice would you give your congregation concerning priorities? Which two items from the list below would you make the lowest priority? : Scholarship help to attend camps, conferences, and other denominational events (LPRTY9)

56) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) maintains four national conference centers: Stony Point Conference Center in Stony Point, New York; Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina; Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico; and Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, formerly known as Plaza Resolana. Have you ever attended a retreat, conference, class, or seminar at one or more of these conference centers? : Yes, Stony Point Conference Center (RETREAT1)

57) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) maintains four national conference centers: Stony Point Conference Center in Stony Point, New York; Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina; Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico; and Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, formerly known as Plaza Resolana. Have you ever attended a retreat, conference, class, or seminar at one or more of these conference centers? : Yes, Montreat Conference Center (RETREAT2)

58) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) maintains four national conference centers: Stony Point Conference Center in Stony Point, New York; Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina; Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico; and Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, formerly known as Plaza Resolana. Have you ever attended a retreat, conference, class, or seminar at one or more of these conference centers? : Yes, Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu (RETREAT3)

59) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) maintains four national conference centers: Stony Point Conference Center in Stony Point, New York; Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina; Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico; and Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, formerly known as Plaza Resolana. Have you ever attended a retreat, conference, class, or seminar at one or more of these conference centers? : Yes, Ghost Ranch in Santa Fe (RETREAT4)

60) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) maintains four national conference centers: Stony Point Conference Center in Stony Point, New York; Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina; Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico; and Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, formerly known as Plaza Resolana. Have you ever attended a retreat, conference, class, or seminar at one or more of these conference centers? : No (RETREAT5)

108) How important would it be to you, personally, that the location of an overnight church retreat you were to attend had the following facility or feature? Single-occupancy rooms available. (RTREAT9)

109) How important would it be to you, personally, that the location of an overnight church retreat you were to attend had the following facility or feature? Motel-like sleeping facility (versus dorm-like). (RTREAT10)

110) How important would it be to you, personally, that the location of an overnight church retreat you were to attend had the following facility or feature? Indoor sleeping facility (versus camping). (RTREAT11)

117) How important would it be to you, personally, that the location of an overnight church retreat you were to attend had the following facility or feature? Private group kitchen for meals or snacks. (RTREAT18)

118) How important would it be to you, personally, that the location of an overnight church retreat you were to attend had the following facility or feature? Meals provided by the host facility. (RTREAT19)

154) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] Approximately how many Sundays have you missed attending worship over the last year (52 weeks)? Estimate the number of Sundays you were absent from worship in the last year on the line. (EVERMISB)

155) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - My job/business required me to be at work on Sunday. (EMJOB)

156) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was traveling on business and didn't get home in time. (EMRAVEL)

158) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I had family responsibilities (e.g., caring for an ill or disabled child or parent). (EMFAMLY)

159) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I was away on vacation. (EMVACATN)

160) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I needed the time to catch up on other responsibilities. (EMCTCHUP)

161) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I just didn't feel like going. (EMFEEL)

162) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - The weather was bad. (EMWEATHR)

163) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I overslept. (EMSLEPT)

164) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I had guests from out of town. (EMGUEST)

165) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I decided to do something else that day. (EMELSE)

166) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I wasn't interested in the theme of the service. (EMTHEME)

167) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - I didn't want to hear a particular preacher/speaker. (EMPRECHR)

168) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - Conflict in the congregation (EMCNFLCT)

169) [IF YES TO EVERMISA] What factors led you to miss church during the last year? Answer by putting a check in the box beside each reason for why you missed one or more Sundays. - Other (volunteered response) (EMOTHER)

172) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Participated in religious events, programs, or groups sponsored by a church or other religious organization which took place in a home or other facility away from your church? (HRSOTHCH)

173) How many hours, if any, during the last month have you...Given volunteer time, apart from church programs, to help the less fortunate or to help make your own community a better place to live (e.g., through volunteer or committee work)? (HRSVOLOT)

176) In what religious denomination were you raised? (Check only one. If you were part of more than one denomination as a child, answer by putting a check in the one that influenced you the most.) (DEN_RAIS)

189) Have any other relatives, whether living or dead, such as grandparents or great-grandparents, served in the past as pastors, Christian educators, missionary workers, or in other full-time ministry for a Presbyterian or other church? (RELCHRCH)

223) [IF YES TO PLAN_NYR] Will you be celebrating or commemorating the end of 1999 and the beginning of 2000 in a way different from how you would usually mark the end of one year and the beginning of a new one? (PLAN_USU)

238) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Faith in which spouse was raised (SPOURAIS)

239) Please indicate the faith in which your husband or wife was raised (if more than one, select the one in which she or he was most involved), and his or her current religious affiliation. - Spouse's current faith (SPOUFATH)

263) Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (HH_INCOM)

265) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in regular giving (not including special offerings or contributions to a capital campaign) (MNY_REG)

N

Mean

Std.Deviation

TOTAL

393

2146.051

2291

266) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your church, in giving to a special campaign, for example for a new or remodeled building, or for a new program for the church (MNY_SPEC)

N

Mean

Std.Deviation

TOTAL

274

746.036

1970

267) During the last year, approximately how much money did you and other family members in your household contribute to the following? Write your best estimate on the lines provided. - To your congregation, in response to a special appeal for a ministry supported by the congregation, presbytery, or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), including the denomination-wide special offerings - One Great Hour of Sharing, Witness, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy (MNY_APPL)

275) I-INCOME: Which of these categories best describes your total family income from all sources, before taxes, during 1998? (If you live alone, or with non-relatives, answer in terms of your own personal income.) (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-INCOME)